A lot of white and grey - otherwise known as achromatic - that screams "I'm a clean person that likes minimal design, and lemon in my water".

No offense to you lemon-water lovers out there. Guilty as charged ;)

But something about these rooms feels a little cold, maybe even erring on the side of, well, sad.

Think about the last time you walked into a space with no color. Did you feel a little out of place? Possibly uncomfortable?

Maybe a part of you wanted to grab a paint bucket filled with your favorite color and slap it on the wall!

If your a color-lover like me then you probably said a resounding yes to all of the above!

So how do we combat this colorless craze that's sweeping the nation? Continue reading below to find out my top 3 tips on using color in your interiors (without overdoing it!).

(1) The Golden Rule: Pick only three colors

Have you ever come home from a huge home decor shopping trip only to throw your hands up in the air once you put everything together?

With so many gorgeous pillows and accents, it's easy to get carried away in buying any color that speaks to you!

But as I say in my design consultation, great design starts with a game plan; including a good color palette!

For simplicity sake, I won't be going over the color wheel as I am sure many of you took color theory in your schooling or have read a blog or two that cover this topic extensively. With that said let's dive right in!

Main Color - This color will be your most dominant color in your space, so choose carefully as this one will dictate the entire design and "feeling". In the end, most people tend to pick their favorite color for this one.

Secondary Color - As a secondary color this choice needs to pair well with the first one. I tend to find another color on the same "warm" or "cool" spectrum as the main color to create harmony but feel free to play around with this.

Once you've honed in on your choice of color, then determine if you want it to be lighter (tint) or darker (shade) then your main color. Having contrast makes for good design!

Accent Color - Think of this color as a way to add variety to your space. This is where I typically use a complementary color to the main color. Feel free to put your metal accents here as every space needs a little bling! Just remember, this color is to be used in small quantities.

Now that you know the basics, here are a few color palettes from design seeds as examples.

You'll notice that all though there are many color variations, each color palette has three distinct color choices.

Now lets see it in action! Can you identify the three colors used in this room and where they belong in each category?

See how the peacock blue tile becomes "the boss"? By giving the cabinets the slightest hint of pale blue they were able to give it a little bit of contrast while still letting the backsplash stand in the spotlight.

I hope these tips will help you in your quest to have a beautifully designed space with color that makes an impact.

What other things do you consider to be important when choosing colors for a space? I'd love to hear your thoughts!